Senior Procurement Lead – Strategic Sourcing

MBRF Banvit; Bandırma; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Banvit MBRF, a leading Turkish food manufacturer, seeks a seasoned Procurement Manager to coordinate sourcing across production operations in Bandırma. You will lead a team, negotiate with suppliers, and develop category strategies across Energy, CAPEX, MRO and Services.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in a related field and at least 8 years in procurement, with strong cost optimization and risk management skills, fluent English, and willingness to relocate to Bandırma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain or related field.
• Minimum 8 years procurement experience in manufacturing or production operations.
• Experience coordinating or guiding a team within procurement.
• Strong experience in technical procurement and strategic sourcing in Energy, CAPEX, MRO, Services and/or Production Support.
• Supplier negotiations, contract management and cost optimization experience.
• Knowledge of supplier management, procurement budgeting, market analysis and supply risk.
• Fluent in English.
• Living in Bandırma or willing to relocate to Bandırma.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the procurement team and support the effective execution of sourcing and purchasing activities across production operations.
• Manage procurement activities for Energy, CAPEX, MRO, Services and Production Support categories.
• Develop and execute category strategies, annual sourcing plans and strategic sourcing initiatives in line with business priorities.
• Manage supplier negotiations, tenders and contracts, focusing on cost, quality, service and commercial terms.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and key suppliers, and monitor supplier performance.
• Conduct market, supplier and spend analyses to identify savings and value creation opportunities.
• Support procurement budgeting and drive initiatives related to cost optimization, payment terms and working capital.
• Identify supply risks, develop contingency plans and support the development of alternative suppliers.
• Contribute to procurement process improvements and ensure compliance with company procurement policies and standards.

Skills

Coordination skills

People management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Cost optimization

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain or related field

Job description

Banvit MBRF, a leading Turkish food manufacturer, seeks a seasoned Procurement Manager to coordinate sourcing across production operations in Bandırma. You will lead a team, negotiate with suppliers, and develop category strategies across Energy, CAPEX, MRO and Services.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in a related field and at least 8 years in procurement, with strong cost optimization and risk management skills, fluent English, and willingness to relocate to Bandırma.